Aug. 1, 2021

After George Floyd’s murder by police a year ago, foundations, corporations, and individuals donated billions of dollars to nonprofits in support of racial-justice and equity efforts. But the increase in funding comes at a time when homicide rates are on the rise so grant makers may come under pressure to change course — especially from politicians in regions with strong support for the police.

Organizations are facing pressure to be transparent about pay, particularly when hiring. Making salaries public could help close gender and racial pay gaps and end wage discrimination.

Many big-gift fundraisers still overlook donors from a variety of demographic groups, even though about 14 percent of U.S. millionaires are from minority groups. That number will likely grow.

World Bicycle Relief works in rural areas of developing countries where people get around mostly on foot. Women and girls spend much of their day walking to collect water, firewood, and other necessities, and walking to school can take hours.

Nonprofit leaders and human-resource experts share advice to help bring employees back to the office safely and support — and keep — them in the process.

A former and current executive director of an organization share their tips for a smooth handover of leadership.

Students enrolled in Philanthropy as Civic Engagement spend 10 weeks researching local nonprofits, visiting with charity executives, and discussing how to make the greatest impact through giving. After 10 weeks, they vote on how to award $80,000 to Los Angeles nonprofits.

Greater financial transparency, made increasingly possible by technological innovation and new social norms, is becoming a hallmark virtue of the 21st century for young people raised on social media and smartphones. Their vision for a more transparent world will become the expectation in the years to come, and they will only trust nonprofits that are open.

A new national campaign will raise up diverse voices from across the political spectrum in support of expanded national service. We call on philanthropic organizations of all stripes to join us.

The infusion over the past year will be insufficient unless foundations, corporations, and wealthy donors do more to capitalize and sustain a vigorous social-change movement.